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Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed into law a measure to curtail the state’s spending on its Medicaid expansion program, which provides health care coverage to lower-income Idaho residents who ...
The federal program is the biggest source of money for long-term care for the elderly and disabled. Republican proposals to ...
The Idaho Legislature this week approved an additional portion of Idaho Medicaid’s budget, sending the bill to Gov. Brad Little for final consideration.
BOISE — The Idaho Senate on Monday approved the budget for Medicaid — the state’s largest budget and a major hurdle to clear before lawmakers may adjourn for the year. Senators debated at length in ...
Peg Dougherty, City Club Board Member and Deputy General Counsel, St. Luke’s Health System ...
Brad Little on Wednesday signed a bill that may bring significant changes to Idaho’s Medicaid program. House Bill 345 directs the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to pursue a number of ...
The nonprofit insurer said the cuts are a response to the state awarding dual-eligible contracts to UnitedHealthcare and ...
But Idaho Medicaid expansion has a slightly higher income eligibility cap, of 138% of the federal poverty level, according to the Department of Health and Welfare’s website. The new bill would ...
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - On Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed a bill into law that establishes work requirements for all able-bodied Idahoans on Medicaid. The law also provides Idahoans eligible ...
The budgeted items include funding to do surveys required by the federal government, for a contract for actuaries to forecast costs, the population adjustment, and costs related to the passage of ...
Idaho lawmakers conclude 2025 session, passing tax cuts and new private school funding amidst debates over Medicaid and immigration laws.
BOISE – Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed into law a measure to curtail the state’s spending on its Medicaid expansion program, which provides health care coverage to lower-income ...